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Directed by Ellen Kent, this traditionally staged, dazzling new production set in Seville and reflecting a Goya painting, with fountains, flowers, orange trees and even a rescue donkey, guarantees an evening of passion and romance.

Starring international mezzo soprano Nadia Stoianova, whose portrayal of Carmen has won rapturous reviews, this is the story of a bewitching gypsy girl whose tantalising beauty lures a soldier to desertion and ultimately leads to her own murder.

Carmen features some of the most evocative and best-loved melodies in opera, including perhaps the best-known baritone aria of all; The Toreador’s Song.... Read more >>

Directed by Ellen Kent, this traditionally staged, dazzling new production set in Seville and reflecting a Goya painting, with fountains, flowers, orange trees and even a rescue donkey, guarantees an evening of passion and romance.

Starring international mezzo soprano Nadia Stoianova, whose portrayal of Carmen has won rapturous reviews, this is the story of a bewitching gypsy girl whose tantalising beauty lures a soldier to desertion and ultimately leads to her own murder.

Carmen features some of the most evocative and best-loved melodies in opera, including perhaps the best-known baritone aria of all; The Toreador’s Song.

Ellen Kent's Carmen Access

Booking Information

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visitors for a new experience and to help them become familiar with new
surroundings and what to expect. Click here to download it

Scheduled Relaxed Performances:Annie - 2pm 30th December 2015 Please call or visit the box office to make a booking for this show

Please note, the Circle and Balcony levels can only be accessed by
stairs. There is no lift to the upper levels. For further information,
please contact the venue Access department on 01865 320770 (Mon-Fri
10am-6pm)

Access Performances

Audio DescriptionNone scheduled

Sign Language InterpretedNone scheduled

CaptionedNone scheduled

SUR TitlesNone scheduled

Relaxed PerformancesNone scheduled

Venue Access Information

There is level access to the box office and main foyer on George Street. Front doors to the foyer and Box Office areas can be operated automatically by a push button.

There are four wheelchair positions located at the rear of stalls with room for one companion to sit alongside. This area is accessed by our wheelchair lift, which Front of House staff will be available to assist where necessary, and would also be happy to purchase drinks and merchandise on your behalf.

Anyone that transfers from a wheelchair to a seat must be able to walk to the nearest fire exit unaided. Wheelchairs that are not needed during the show will be stored safely away by our Front of House staff.

The New Theatre is equipped with an infrared sound amplification system. To access the infrared system please request receiving equipment from the Box Office on the day of the show. The Box Office staff can provide you with a ‘pack’ which includes a sterilised headset, charged battery and a user guide for the system. We do ask that these be returned after the show to a member of Front of House staff.

Induction Loop Necklace
Suitable for persons wearing a hearing aid, the induction loop necklace is worn around the neck. Whilst wearing the necklace, switch your hearing aid to the 'T' setting and the sound is amplified. The necklace has an adjustable volume control.

Headset
This device amplifies sound through ear-pieces similar to regular headphones. Suitable for persons without a hearing aid.

We also provide a hearing loop system and run occasional signed and audio described performances. For a list of dates and shows please call our Access line on 01865 320770.

Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre. If you wish to bring your guide or hearing dog to the theatre, please advise the Box Office when booking your tickets, we can then organise a member of staff to care for your dog during the performance and provide your dog with some drinking water.

For customers arriving by train, the station is only a ten minute walk from the theatre. For times and more information please visit The Train Line

Coaches and Mini-Buses

George Street: There is no parking or dropping off in George Street at all without a permit. A permit will be needed for coaches/mini buses to enter Oxford City Centre and will be specific to that evening’s performance with set times. There is no parking permitted anywhere on George Street. To apply for a permit, you will need to call 0845 634 4466 (Parking Shop on Speedwell Street). Coaches without a permit cannot go any further than the bus lane junction at the end of Gloucester Street.

Beaumont Street: There are various restrictions on Beaumont Street. Coaches are allowed to drop off and pick up, but for no longer than five minutes in the loading bay or the coach stop just past the Randolph Hotel on the left hand side.

If the mini bus is less than a thirteen seats (including driver) then they are able to park in the pay and display until 6.30pm.

Stage Door / Admin:* 01865 320760 *please note it is not possible to assistwith bookings on this number

New Theatre Box Office Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday from 10am - 5pm on non-show days, 10am until 15 minutes after advertised performance time on show days.

Sundays & Public Holidays The box office will open 2 ½ hours before the advertised performance time (1 hour beforehand for performances beginning at 11am or earlier) and will close 15 minutes after the advertised performance time on show days. On non-show Sundays and Public holidays the Box Office is closed

Please note that if the producers / promoters of the performances we play host to wish to synchronise the on sale time nationally and have advertised that, then we may on occasion open earlier to accommodate that.

Ticket Booking Options

In Person: New Theatre, George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AGTheatre Tickets OnlineBy phone: 0844 871 3020By post: Please send a cheque and cover letter detailing your booking requirements to Box Office, New Theatre, George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AG. Cheques must be made payable to ATG London Limited, and must be received 4 week prior to your chose performance. Please include an SAE for return of tickets.

Box Office Times
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sundays and bank holidays - The box office will open two hours 30 minutes before the advertised performance start time and will close either 15 minutes after the advertised start time or 15 minutes after the artist takes the stage, whichever is later. If the producer of a show requests a synchronised national on sale time earlier than 10am, we will open accordingly.